Embark on an insightful guided walk through Slotermeer, one of Amsterdam's first garden cities. Designed by Cornelis van Eesteren as part of the influential AUP, this tour highlights its significant post-war urban planning and architectural heritage. Explore the district's evolution, from early construction to its current status as a protected cityscape, gaining a new perspective on modern Amsterdam urbanism.
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Explore Slotermeer, a pioneering garden city built from 1951 as part of Amsterdam's Algemeen Uitbreidingsplan (AUP), designed by Cornelis van Eesteren. This guided walk delves into the ideals and thoughtful construction of this area, now a protected cityscape.
This guided tour offers a deep dive into Slotermeer, one of Amsterdam's first garden cities, meticulously planned by Cornelis van Eesteren and his team as part of the influential Algemeen Uitbreidingsplan (AUP) from 1935. The neighborhood, built after World War II, was designated a protected cityscape by the municipality of Amsterdam in 2008, recognizing its unique urban planning significance. The walk aims to illuminate the foresight, dedication, and idealism that shaped this area, encouraging a new perspective on this highlight of modern Amsterdam urbanism. Participants will journey through key areas including the vicinity of the Sloterplas with its wide promenade, architectural elements like the high-rise flats designed by Piet Zanstra, and specific housing types such as the prefab Airey houses along Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan. The tour explores what the future ideals of the past mean today, offering insights into the construction and design principles that defined this era of urban development.
Tickets are exclusively available for purchase in advance via the website. The tour starts and ends at the Van Eesteren Museum.
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